Michael S Castro

US Patent:

20080065072, Mar 13, 2008

Filed:

Sep 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/852668

Inventors:

James Spitler - Taunton MA, US
Michael S. Castro - Uxbridge MA, US
Rex Shores - Norfolk MA, US
Kevin Tahmoush - Hopedale MA, US
Stefan Gabriel - Mattapoisett MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606 61

Abstract:

Disclosed is a kit for use during stabilization procedures. The kit may include a head stabilizer having an elongated shaft with an implant engaging portion coupled to the distal end portion. A holding apparatus may also be included in the kit. The holding apparatus may have a sleeve, a pusher shaft received within the sleeve, and an implant engaging mechanism coupled to the distal end portion of the sleeve. The kit may also include a retrieval tube having a handle portion, an implant engaging mechanism coupled to the distal end portion of the handle portion, and a locking mechanism coupled to the proximal end portion of the handle portion. Other instruments that may be included in the kit are guide wires, dilators, anchors, poly-axial heads, extensions, spinal rods, and set screws.

US Patent:

20100298636, Nov 25, 2010

Filed:

Feb 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/708480

Inventors:

Salvatore Castro - Raleigh NC, US
Michael Castro - Raleigh NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/00

US Classification:

600104

Abstract:

Medical instruments suitable for use in minimally invasive medical procedures have a first, highly flexible, state which allows the instruments to be easily passed into a body cavity through a trocar, cannula, catheter, or other access device positioned to give access into the body cavity. The instruments can then be arranged into a chosen shape, and rigidized in the chosen shape, allowing the user to use the instruments in a shape most suitable for the surrounding anatomy.

US Patent:

20100298864, Nov 25, 2010

Filed:

Jul 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/511052

Inventors:

Michael Castro - Fuquay Varina NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/29

US Classification:

606205

Abstract:

An articulating grasper includes an elongate shaft having an articulating distal section and a pair of jaw members on the articulating distal section. A first actuation member is coupled to the articulating distal section and is longitudinally moveable to pivot the articulating distal section. A second actuation member is coupled to at least one of the jaw members and is longitudinally moveable to pivot at least one of the jaw member between open and closed positions.

US Patent:

20200222117, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Sep 16, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/571822

Inventors:

- Raynham MA, US
Thomas J. Calef - Bridgewater MA, US
Gabriel A. Johnston - Raynham MA, US
Ian Joseph Darisse - Brighton MA, US
Michael S. Castro - Plymouth MA, US
Arnold Oyola - Northborough MA, US
Kevin Gilmartin - Boston MA, US
R. Maxwell Flaherty - Auburndale FL, US
J. Christopher Flaherty - Auburndale FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 18/22
A61B 34/30
A61B 1/05
A61B 34/00

Abstract:

A robotic introducer system comprises a first assembly comprising a cable control assembly configured for use in a plurality of medical procedures, a second assembly comprising a distal link extension assembly configured for fewer uses than the first assembly, and a third assembly comprising an articulating probe assembly, coupled between the first and second assemblies and configured for fewer uses than the second assembly.

US Patent:

20200205846, Jul 2, 2020

Filed:

Jul 17, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/631283

Inventors:

- Raynham MA, US
Michael S. Castro - Raynham MA, US
Richard S. Walsh - Bethany Beach DE, US
R. Maxwell Flaherty - Topsfield MA, US
J. Christopher Flaherty - Auburndale FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/295
A61B 17/29

Abstract:

A surgical instrument comprises a proximal end. A distal end has an articulation region, a movement of which is controlled from the proximal end. A shaft is between the proximal end and the distal end. A plurality of steering cables extend from the proximal end to the distal end. An end effector comprises a clevis, the clevis including at least one channel that receives a portion of a steering cable of the plurality of steering cables.

US Patent:

20200155183, May 21, 2020

Filed:

Jun 27, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/454606

Inventors:

Michael Salvatore Castro - Fuquay-Varina NC, US
J. Christopher Flaherty - Auburndale FL, US

Assignee:

Medrobotics Corporation - Raynham MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/29
A61B 17/00
A61B 34/00
A61B 34/30

Abstract:

A system for performing a medical procedure includes an articulating probe including inner and outer sleeves, and a surgical tool including a functional element positioned at a distal end of a tool shaft, the tool shaft having an articulation region. The articulating probe and the surgical tool are independently controllable.

US Patent:

20190321111, Oct 24, 2019

Filed:

Dec 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/225156

Inventors:

- Raynham MA, US
Nancy A. Nunes - Plainville MA, US
Ian J. Darisse - Brighton MA, US
Zackery Mordente - Plainville MA, US
Michael S. Castro - Plymouth MA, US
Gabriel Johnston - Raynham MA, US
Thomas Calef - Bridgewater MA, US
Stephen Tully - Quincy MA, US
Eric Daley - Franklin MA, US
David Cohen - Brookline MA, US
Joseph A. Stand - Holden MA, US
Bob Anderson - Norwell MA, US
Kevin Kennedy - Quincy MA, US
R. Maxwell Flaherty - Topsfield MA, US
J. Christopher Flaherty - Auburndale FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 34/30
A61B 17/34

Abstract:

In an articulating probe system, an articulating probe is constructed and arranged to articulate in at least one degree of motion and to transition between a flexible state and a rigid state, the articulating probe comprising a plurality of links between a proximal link and a distal link. The distal link of the articulating probe includes a side port constructed and arranged to receive a distal end of an elongate tool. A tool support is in communication with the articulating probe for supporting the elongate tool, the tool support including a tool tube that extends from the tool support at an intermediate portion to the side port of the distal link at a distal portion, the tool tube having a first flexibility in the intermediate portion and having a second flexibility in the distal portion; the second flexibility being greater in flexibility than the first flexibility.

US Patent:

20180368823, Dec 27, 2018

Filed:

Jun 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/020115

Inventors:

- Raynham MA, US
Michael Salvatore Castro - Plymouth MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/00
A61B 17/29

Abstract:

A surgical instrument comprises a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism comprises a handle at a proximal end of the surgical instrument. The handle includes a plurality of controls for controlling a movement of the surgical instrument. The steering mechanism also comprises a hub that rotatably mates with the handle and a housing positioned about the hub. The handle, the housing, and the hub communicate with each other to provide at least a first degree of freedom and a second degree of freedom. An articulation region is at a distal end of the surgical instrument. A movement of the steering mechanism handle in one and only one of the first or second degrees of freedom relative to at least one of the housing or the hub translates to a movement of the articulation region in a single plane of motion.